Brew GuideHow to Dial In Your Espresso: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn the exact process our instructors use to pull the perfect shot every morning. From yield to extraction time, we cover it all.
KATHMANDU'S PREMIER BARISTA ACADEMY
Where Craft
Meets Coffee
Professional barista training, equipment, and the art of the perfect cup.
OUR STORY
Born from a Passion for Coffee
Tamp Station was founded in 2018 by a team of SCA-certified baristas who believed that world-class coffee education deserved a home in Kathmandu. We train baristas not just in technique, but in craft, precision, and a deep love for the bean.
Every student who graduates from Tamp Station carries with them not just a certificate, but a craft. We believe coffee is a language — and we teach people to speak it fluently.
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Our training lab — Thamel, Kathmandu
WHAT WE DO
More Than Just
Barista Training
Barista Training
From beginner fundamentals to SCA-certified professional programs. Hands-on training with industry equipment in our dedicated lab.
Learn more ↓Equipment & Machines
Commercial and home espresso machines, grinders, tampers, and accessories — sourced from trusted global brands.
Learn more ↓Repair & Servicing
Expert repair and maintenance for all major espresso machine brands. Fast turnaround, genuine parts, and transparent pricing.
Learn more ↓Café Consulting
Menu development, barista team training, and workflow optimisation for cafés and restaurants at any scale.
Learn more ↓LEARN WITH US
Find Your Course
From your first espresso to SCA certification — we have a path for you.
Beginner
Foundation Barista Program test
3 Days • 18 Hours
NPR 18,500
Master the fundamentals: espresso extraction, milk texturing, basic latte art, and café workflow. Perfect for complete beginners.
Enroll NowMEET THE TEAM
Learn from the Best
Our instructors are working professionals with real-world café and competition experience.
Sagar Shrestha
Founder, Barista
GEAR UP
Equipment & Servicing
BRANDS WE CARRY
La MarzoccoNuova SimonelliBrevilleMahlkönigEureka
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14JUNE
Cupping Session
Public Cupping Session — Ethiopian Origins
Join us for an exclusive sensory journey through newly arrived Ethiopian micro-lots. Perfect for developing your palate.
25JULY
Competition
Latte Art Throwdown — Summer Edition
Test your pouring skills against the best baristas in the city. Cash prizes and industry recognition for the top 3 pours.
BREW LIKE A PRO
The Science of
The Perfect Cup
Coffee is 98% water. The secret to a consistent brew lies in the ratio. Our instructors use these precise calculations every day in the lab to ensure every bean reaches its full potential.
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Select Your Method
Different methods require different contact times and ratios.
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Precision Matters
Use a digital scale to measure coffee and water to the gram.
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Enjoy the Craft
Adjust the ratio slightly to suit your personal taste preference.
Brew Ratio Calculator
Find your perfect golden ratio
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Target Water Weight
288 ml / g
Tip: For V60 / Pour Over, a 1:16 ratio is generally recommended for a balanced cup.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Voices from the Lab
RECOGNIZED & ACCREDITED
Our Credentials
Tamp Station is an SCA Authorized Training Campus, delivering globally recognized barista certification programs in Nepal.
SCA Authorized Training Campus
CTEVT Nepal Accredited
Barista Guild of Nepal
OUR ECOSYSTEM
Trusted Partners
The cafés who hire our graduates and the vendors who share our standards.
Cafés That Trust Our Graduates
Himalayan Java
Kathmandu, Nepal
Karma Coffee
Kathmandu, Nepal
Specialty Coffee Hub
Kathmandu, Nepal
The Local Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Nepal
Our Trusted Suppliers
La Marzocco
Equipment Partner
Mahlkönig
Grinder Specialist
Acaia
Precision Scales
BREW NOTES
From the Tamp Station Lab
Guides, stories, and everything coffee.
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The specialty coffee movement in Nepal has exploded in the last five years. We take a look at the farms and roasters leading the charge.
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Visit the Academy
Tamp Station Barista Academy
Ward 26, Thamel
Kathmandu, Nepal
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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